International and domestic visitor spending for the Auckland region exceeded $6 billion for the year ending April.

Visitor increased $2.2 billion in the year ended March 2016, to reach a record annual high in spending" of $13.3 billion

All systems are go for the opening of the Disney Shanghai Resort, but it history is a guide, it could be turbulent.

Tired of eating out, but too tired to cook? This startup may be your answer.

When it comes to beach holiday habits, Kiwis are one of the world's most low maintenance travellers in the world.

Guest nights rose in April for the 25th month as soaring tourist numbers helped mark a new record for the month.

Jetstar is celebrating its seventh birthday by offering passengers flights with the return leg free of charge.

Emirates plans to boost capacity on the longest non-stop route in the world by using a super jumbo A380 later this year.

Virgin Australia has warned the market of a major announcement regarding Hainan Airlines.

Where do cabin crew go to unwind and escape demanding flyers?

Airbus has confirmed it's pitching its new A350XWB to our national airline - and it can fly a very, very long way.

Rarely seen bargains abound for corporate aircraft as tumbling oil wealth, a stronger dollar and a downturn for emerging-market giants cripple demand.

A Chinese tour operator warns New Zealand has to be careful about the mix of visitors it attracts from China.

A trial is under way to streamline border processing for low-risk travellers and traders, starting with those who fly across the Tasman.

Selected regular transtasman travellers who provide detailed information before they reach the border will have a smoother path through security.

Thousands of Kiwis are packing their sunhats and sun cream, preparing for a winter getaway.

Hotel room rates are set to spike in popular tourist destinations as the accommodation shortage bites.

The tourism boom means the country is short of 26 hotels.

Kiwis continue to take cruises in record numbers attracted by new ships and destinations in this region and around the world.

New Zealand is reaping the rewards of Chinese tourism but there needs to be a change in customer service attitudes.

A tethered helium balloon tourist venture is looking for a suitable base for its operations.

New records for migration and tourism in April, provide buffer for the economy hurt by weak prices for dairy products.

The company behind the Park Hyatt project is set to purchase a nearby site, investing more than $300 million.

Newcomer Hong Kong Airlines has business fares out that will undercut rivals when it starts flying to NZ in November.

In the Middle East, the luxury-goods industry is grappling with shifting sands.

Los Angeles Airport is promising an improved experience for passengers as it finishes a series of projects in a multi-billion dollar upgrade.

NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.